Remember White Out? It’s not as prevalent today, but it was a staple for covering up mistakes back when things had to be typed out. Well, there’s no real White Out for work mistakes. In fact, we all make mistakes at work – however it’s what you do after a mistake, intentional or not, that can set you up for long term success. Whether you’re a new employee or a seasoned manager, here are some tips to bounce back the next time it happens.

The end of the year was accompanied by an influx of excitement around the holidays. Employees were eager for this time to relax and recharge, and companies left feeling hopeful for the quarter ahead. While there was joy in the air, there was also immense pressure to close out current projects, as well as stress to bring in income before December 31 - And, with ever-changing programs and systems, these feelings were amplified for the IT teams across industries. Due to the anxious nature year-end can bring, the IT department’s morale was likely to decrease, taking productivity down with it. Now, after much needed time off, it is time to get back to the office - In hopes to keep spirits high, here are four ways to increase motivation at the start of 2019, entering the New Year with a bang!

“My company has NOTHING to do with irrigation, HOW IS THIS GOING TO HELP ME?”

Trust me. This information will help you – whether you run an irrigation company or you do something entirely different. Often times what matters is the person(s) behind the business. Here is how a local irrigation company owner grew a successful local business by listening and adapting to his customers’ needs.

The first day at a new job is always full of emotion – Excitement, anxiousness, and sense of curiosity, just to name a few. While it commonly shapes up to be a jam-packed day with HR meetings and learning the ropes, it is important to carve out time with both your manager and the wider team to become familiar with the position, as well as the status of current projects that you will now be a part of. Here are 3 crucial topics to cover off on, setting you up for success day one.

When looking at a company, channels are often categorized by their generic job description - For example, the marketing team is in charge of the organization’s branding, finance is the management of numbers and IT is the oversight and maintenance of all computer networks. While these overarching explanation do stand true, many businesses are shifting responsibilities across departments in order to maximize functionality, and who manages the organization’s website is one of them.